A Guide To Buying The Perfect Bike For You
Many were unhappy with their initial purchase. They found thatparts couldn't be obtainedfor their bicycle because of its age, or the bike was purchased from a supermarket withno backup repair facilities.
Some said the bicycle wasincompleteor hadparts mixedwith those from another model.
After taking the second hand bicycle home they discovered after the first couple of rides that thetyres crackedbecause of hardening through lack of use. There waswearin the wheel, headset and bottom bracket bearings which required considerable expenditureto replace.
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Lets assume you wish to make a purchase. Your options are to purchase from a bike shop, a supermarket or look for a good second hand machine on the Internet or in the newspapers.
There are advantages and disadvantages to each. Below you will find comparisons between the sources:
Supermarket purchases- their bikes are very cheap costing little more than a couple of hundred dollars. The problems we have faced in the past is that the supermarket bikes are often incomplete with parts missing. The front forks have been fitted the wrong way round affecting the steering and in some cases, the brakes haven't worked.
The store doesn't carry any parts and they dont have trained staff so we see their clients here at The Pushbike Factory.
We are then left with the dilemma of replacing a complete gear system or brakes because we cannot obtain the correct parts. This can sometimes end up more expensive than what our client paid for the bike in the first place.
Second hand purchases- Unless you know exactly what you are doing, these bikes can be costly, with great looking bikes requiring an overhaul because their headset and bottom bracket bearings may be worn out.
Wheel assemblies and rims may have been damaged. Tyres which look good have hardened through lack of use by the previous owner, and have lost their elasticity and crack. Saddles have often lost their tension and the surface is worn. It may be cheaper to replace a complete derailleur or chain wheel set than repair the existing one.
Bike shop purchases- The bikes are under warranty. They should be checked for roadworthiness prior to purchase by a trained, competent mechanic. All bike shops offer at least one free service. Bikes parts are available from a bike shop within a couple of days if the bike shop does not have the correct parts in stock.
The bike shops carry a range of accessories which will fit your bicycle, and in many cases can be fitted on the spot.
New bikes carry a one year warranty and some have a life guarantee for the frame.
Trained staff at bike shops are a mine of information and know their product. They can help you choose the right bike to suit your needs.
The Pushbike Factory offerstwo free services with a new bike,because cables initially stretch after riding and parts may need adjusting. These services are not available with a supermarket or second hand bike purchase. A bike shop purchase will be roughly $100 more than a supermarket but the bike will be repairable. It will fit your child for a good length of time. It will be fitted with recognised parts which are easily available.
Any warranty work will be fixed at the time of service unless needed earlier.
In the long term, the cheap supermarket/second hand purchase may not be the great deal you thought it was.
If youve decided that purchasing your bike from a bike shop is the best way to go, please visit our website and check out what we have in stock, or give us a call on 02 4625 4537, we are more than happy to help you find the best bike for your needs!
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